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Fibrinogen is a serum protein, essential for normal coagulation. Produced
in the liver, it is decreased in chronic liver disease and in the presence
of accelerated coagulopathies, such as DIC.
It is often elevated modestly during pregnancy, following surgery, or
whenever significant inflammation is present anywhere in the body. |
Normal Values*
*These are general values taken from a variety of
sources. The actual normal values may vary from lab to lab and from one
type of testing protocol to another.
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The information contained here is an
abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the
manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks
Source:
Operational Medicine 2001, Health
Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington,
D.C., 20372-5300
Military Obstetrics & Gynecology
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